1993 in Wales - Events

Events

  • 13 January - Wayne Edwards from Cefn Mawr is the first British soldier killed in the Bosnian War.
  • April - Childline Wales is launched by George Thomas, Viscount Tonypandy.
  • 11 June
    • Five hundred homes in Llandudno are damaged by flash floods, and 2500 people are evacuated.
    • Welsh-born Dr John Savage becomes prime minister of Nova Scotia.
  • 20 August - Closure of the Royal Navy Propellant Factory, Caerwent.
  • 21 October - Welsh Language Act places Welsh on an equal footing with English within the public sector in Wales.
  • 31 December - Terry Yorath is sacked after five years as manager of the Wales national football team.
  • The University of Wales celebrates its centenary.
  • John Redwood, recently appointed Secretary of State for Wales, attracts ridicule after being filmed attempting to mime to the Welsh national anthem at a public event.
  • The government announces the privatisation of DVOIT, the former IT arm of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, Swansea's biggest employer. DVLA contracts for the provision of IT services are let to EDS.
  • Laura Tenison sets up the maternity and babywear retailer JoJo Maman Bébé in Newport.

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